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Havier Family History

Havier Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haver, Javier, Lavier, Xavier, Favier, Havner, Hacker, Hamer, Hager

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Where is the Havier family from?

You can see how Havier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Havier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Havier families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Havier's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Havier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Havier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Havier. 39% of Havier men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Havier women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Havier were Farming and Basket Maker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Basket Maker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Havier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 315 immigration records available for the last name Havier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Havier. For the veterans among your Havier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Havier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Havier in 1967 was 76, and 66 in 2003.

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